On Saturday, 163 Filipinos who had been evacuated from Macau arrived in the Philippines through a chartered flight, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The plane carrying the Filipinos — composed of tourists, undocumented workers, … Read more
As the novel coronavirus shift away from its origins in China, Italy, Iran, and South Korea emerge as the other countries hardest hit by the deadly disease. And according to a project by Johns Hopkins University, as … Read more
The Department of Health on Saturday (March 7) raised its health alert level to Code Red as it confirmed another case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the wife of a patient earlier diagnosed with the infection, … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) has just confirmed two new cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19. As of today, 6th March 2020, the Philippines has a total of five confirmed cases. During a press briefing, … Read more
The United States is a big place for OFWs. The country is big enough that it needs more than one government office. Aside from the embassy located in Washington, there’s also a consulate in Agana, … Read more
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It’s all over the news: the novel coronavirus has become an epidemic that’s threatening to become a pandemic, but only until the World Health Organization decides to call it so. But with over 80,000 active infections … Read more
As the number of new coronavirus infections all over the world is on the rise, Filipinos based in the Philippines and overseas are urged to maintain optimal health at all times and to avoid unnecessary travels, … Read more
Australia, also known as the “Land Down Under” is a highly efficient country, so applying for a tourist visa shouldn’t be a problem if you’re coming from the Philippines. Also Read: How to Apply for a … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are holders of BDO Kabayan Savings Accounts are reminded that to avoid the PHP 300 monthly deduction and to maintain the zero-maintaining balance feature, you should make a transaction overseas … Read more
Whether you need the Certified Copy of your OFW Information for employment, passport or visa application, loan application, or availing of Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) Program and Reduced Travel Tax Exemption, it is necessary … Read more